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Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.